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Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. California is the state with the most Olympic qualifiers (138), followed by Florida (46), then Texas (42). The Olympics Opening Ceremony is...
Teachers receive cyber education at Penn College
Nineteen middle and high school educators from throughout the state received a free education in cybersecurity, courtesy of the recent GenCyber Camp conducted by Pennsylvania College of Technology. Supported by the National Security Agency and National Science Foundation, the goal of the GenCyber program is to build a strong cybersecurity...
The Bears Complete the Sweep of the Cutters in 4-3 Walk-Off Win
GRANVILLE, W.Va. – In another strong game for West Virginia, the Black Bears beat the Williamsport Crosscutters 4-3 to complete the three-game sweep on Thursday evening. What began as a quiet night for both teams ended in a walk-off for the Bears with T.J. Williams scoring the winning run. With the win, West Virginia moves to 4-3 in the second half of the MLB Draft League season.
2 Hall of Fame pitchers to participate in Little League World Series-related events
WILLIAMSPORT — Two Hall of Fame pitchers will be featured at events associated with the Little League World Series next month. Jack Morris will be the grand marshal of the 18th Grand Slam Parade in downtown Williamsport on Aug. 13 and Tom Glavine will be the guest at the Williamsport Welcomes the World block party on Aug. 23.
Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speak on Kamala Harris endorsements
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke Friday morning as the Philadelphia Building Trades as the announced their endorsement of Harris for president.
Mix Tape Returns to Main Street!
Making their Summer Concert Series return, Mix Tape will be performing this Friday night, July 26on the Main Street Stage, part of Downtown Lock Haven’s Final Friday Pedestrian Mall, starting at 6:00 p.m.!. This is a concert you won’t want to miss! Based out of Central PA, Mix Tape...
Contaminated fuel at Bucks County Wawa costing customers thousands of dollars
A Wawa gas station in Bucks County is accused of recently selling contaminated fuel and causing plenty of mechanical problems for customers and their cars.On Friday, Joan Lenahan's son complained about his car malfunctioning."My son came home Friday afternoon and was complaining, 'Something's wrong with the car,'" Lenahan recalled."What do you mean something's wrong with the car?" she said."It's bucking, something wrong," her son replied.After a few attempts, Lenahan's husband was able to get the 2016 Jeep started and drove it around their neighborhood. It was immediately clear something was wrong and they drove straight to Millevoi Brothers Automotive nearby.On...
11 LHU Softball players named NFCA All-American Scholar-Athletes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A total of 11 Lock Haven softball players have been named to the 2023-24 Easton / National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division II All-American Scholar-Athlete team. To qualify for the award, a student-athlete must have achieved a 3.5, or higher, grade-point-average during the 2023-24 academic year.
Gilson bringing snow day fun to Selinsgrove
Selinsgrove, Pa. — Gilson Snow is hosting a snowboarding event with live music and free drinks in Selinsgrove next month. The Summer Snow Day will be at the new manufacturing facility at 100 E. Sherman St. on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will have live music and summer snowboarding and skiing on real snow. A variety of food trucks will be available to enjoy....
Homeless camp removal underway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials have started to “thoroughly clean and clear” a homeless camp in the riverfront area of Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday, Mayor George Brown announced that the city would be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the riverfront area of Kirby Park. “The current situation needs to be remedied. […]
Community calendar: Week of 7/25/24
All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware St., Forest City, will be accepting donations of new or gently used...
Rock for Rescues helping animals in need
SUNBURY, Pa. — What started as a fundraising idea for Mommy and Me Rescue in Northumberland County, Mary Marquette thought she'd host a concert here at Route 61 Events near Sunbury. Now it has turned into an all day event with food, drinks and pinball. Rock for Rescues 2024...
A $400k-winning lottery ticket was sold in Central Pa.
A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold in Franklin County has made someone $400,000 richer. Earl’s Market Inc., located at 15755 Pennsylvania Ave., State Line, will get a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The ticket was for the July 25 drawing and matched all...
Banking Shake-Up: 235-Branch Chain to Close Multiple Locations Unexpectedly
MJP – A network of 235 bank branches has recently surprised customers by announcing sudden closures, justifying their decision as a ‘vital’ step. In the upcoming months, Fulton Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, will be closing down more than twelve branches, forcing clients to travel further to reach their closest office.
What do voters in suburban Pittsburgh make of the new presidential campaign?
A MORNING EDITION team has been around Pittsburgh this week, where we are listening to voters make up their minds. We've been knocking on doors... INSKEEP: ...To hear how people in a swing state have responded to so much news in the presidential campaign, including President Biden's withdrawal. Hey, good...
Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Support for Private School Vouchers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being eyed as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee, but with that attention has come intense scrutiny of his support for a traditionally conservative idea: taxpayer-funded private school vouchers. Since taking office last year, Shapiro has become the most prominent Democratic voice in the state for such a program. Last summer, he backed a controversial Republican voucher proposal to the chagrin of longtime party allies and influential unions...
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